Gaudensius Rose
⏳ Drinking Window
2021 - 2024
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
raw seafood platter, smoked salmon, mushroom risotto
✨ Technical Specifications
Hailing from the high-altitude, volcanic slopes of Mount Etna, Firriato's Gaudensius Rosé is a sparkling masterpiece crafted using the traditional Metodo Classico. This elegant spumante is born in the Cavanera Etnea estate, where vines of Nerello Mascalese thrive in dark, mineral-rich volcanic soils. The unique microclimate, characterized by extreme diurnal temperature shifts, imparts a remarkable freshness and complexity to the grapes. After a gentle pressing and short skin contact to achieve its delicate pink hue, the wine undergoes secondary fermentation in the bottle, resting on its lees for at least 20 months. The result is a refined sparkling rosé that beautifully marries the wild berry and floral notes of Nerello Mascalese with the smoky, mineral undertones of its volcanic heritage, celebrating Sicily's modern renaissance in fine sparkling winemaking.
🍾 About the Producer
Established in 1984 by Salvatore Di Gaetano and his wife Vinizia Novara, Firriato is one of Sicily's premier wine producers, widely acclaimed for championing the island's viticultural renaissance. The estate spans remarkably diverse terroirs across Sicily, ranging from the sun-drenched vineyards of the Trapani countryside and the maritime climate of the island of Favignana to the high-altitude volcanic slopes of Mount Etna. Deeply committed to certified organic farming and sustainability, Firriato focuses on preserving authentic biodiversity by cultivating native Sicilian varieties such as Nero d'Avola, Nerello Mascalese, and Grillo, alongside select international grapes. Their dynamic portfolio captures the distinct character of each microclimate through celebrated flagship wines like Harmonium, Ribeca, and the Etna-sourced Cavanera collection.
🍇 Grape Varieties
Nerello Mascalese
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
12% - 12.5%